Inspire.Create.Challenge #150 – Case the Designer!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge!

For Challenge #150 we are Casing the Designer!

You can see the design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

I’m using the one sheet wonder technique with the Cheerful Daisies stamp set for my card.

The colour combo here is Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia and Gorgeous Grape, with Granny Apple Green and Pumpkin Pie…

You can see that card in my You Tube video…

This version uses the 2022 In Colours

The technique will make four cards to add to your stash!

Do you have a favourite?

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Beautiful Wreath with Layering Leaves

Hello Everyone,

One of my favourite things to make are pretty wreaths, so I pulled out the Layering Leaves stamp set to work with…

I love this combination of Blackberry Bliss and Fresh Freesia for something less traditional.

Some Bubble Bath ink was added to the white card stock and layered on to a Bubble Bath card base.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial…

The original card was made with Pretty Peacock and Lost Lagoon.

I layered this version on to a Coastal Cabana card base.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Colour Combo Ideas using Wild Wheat

Hello Everyone,

I’m making card backgrounds again this week, this time, it’s to find some colour combinations to work with Wild Wheat!

This combo uses Berry Burst and Flirty Flamingo.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial…

The original card was made with Starry Sky and Tahitian Tide

I was really surprised how well the colours worked together…

As promised in the video, I went ahead and made up this card using Blackberry Bliss and Fresh Freesia!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Creating a Background with Two Tone Flora

Hello Everyone,

This card idea came about from just playing with with the stamps I had on my desk to see if they would work as a background!

I also wanted to use this new set of dies which are available as an online exclusive!

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial…

Balmy Blue and Blueberry Bushel make a great combination for the flowers. There are so many possibilities with this layout!

Which colours would you choose?

I just love this pink version using Bubble Bath, Berry Burst and Lemon Lolly.

Which is your favourite?

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Project Share Project Blog Hop – Vintage!

Good Morning Everybody,

Welcome to this month’s Project Share Project blog hop. Our theme for this month is Vintage!

See the other projects by using the links below, or use the “Next” button at the bottom of this post!

Gez Carpenter – Nigezza Creates

Jill Chapman – Paper Daisy Crafting

Heather Forgan – Stamp With Nellie

This isn’t a theme that sits my usual comfort zone so I turned to the Stampin’ Up! catalogue for some inspiration.

I’ve used Very Vanilla and Copper Clay to make my card.

A blending brush was used to add colour to highlight the edges of the die cuts and texture from the embossing folder.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial…

The design also works with the other die in the set.

Click below to move on to Heather’s project!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire.Create.Challenge #148 – Colour Challenge!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge!

For Challenge #148 we have a Colour Challenge!

You can see the design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

I have used the Enchanted Butterfly stamp set for my card. This colour combo was great to work with !

This set has focal images, sentiments and backgrounds.

The images are easy to fussy cut for a dimensional look and wink of Stella added some sparkle!

I made an alternative card with the same stamps, you can see that card in my You Tube video…

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Waves of Inspiration

Hello Everyone,

Another quick and simple card design for you today. I’m using the Waves of Inspiration stamp set.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial…

Sentiment die is perfect for adding some ribbon and the little bird stamp made an alternative embellishment.

This sample uses Starry Sky and Azure Afternoon.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire.Create.Challenge #147 – Sketch Challenge!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge!

For Challenge #147 we have a Sketch Challenge!

You can see the design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

Of course I had to use my circle punches in my design which I decorated with flowers…

This combo uses Pumpkin Pie and Shaded Spruce….

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

I shaped the flowers to create texture and finished with rhinestones.

This one is Boho Blue and Garden Green. Which is your favourite?

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Hello There with the Around the Bend Stamp Set

Hello Everyone,

For today’s card I am using the Around the Bend stamp set and the coordinating dies. The set has some useful sentiments and the dies can be used to make interesting card fronts.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

I opted to emboss the the background panel and add some ink to this too.

This monochromatic version uses Copper Clay, one of the 2023 in colours for a more autumnal look.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Project Share Project Blog Hop – Monochrome!

Good Morning Everybody,

Welcome to this month’s Project Share Project blog hop. Our theme for this month is Monochrome!

See the other projects by using the links below, or use the “Next” button at the bottom of this post!

Heather Forgan – Stamp With Nellie

Jill Chapman – Paper Daisy Crafting

Gez Carpenter – Nigezza Creates

I have pulled out an old favourite to make some super simple cards.

Pretty die cuts make a great focal point on the card base.

The bright white against the deep colours has real impact.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial…

The design also works with the other die in the set.

Click below to move on to Heather’s project!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Good Luck Card with the Sending Smiles Stamp Set

Hello Everyone,

I have pulled out the Sending Smiles stamp set for today’s project…

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial…

The Nested Essentials dies were layered together to create the background panel. A touch of ink was applied with a blending brush.

For this sample, I used Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather and Soft Sea Foam.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire.Create.Challenge #145 – Theme Challenge!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge!

For Challenge #145 we have a Theme Challenge!

You can see the design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

I had to rummage in my stash to find something to fit this brief and found the Celebrate with Tags stamp set with these adorable balloons…

This one is for the girls, with purples and pinks so here is a version for the boys…

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

Inking through the die leaves a white border. I finished off the cards with Iridescent Pearls.

Which is your favourite?

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Panelled Background with Countryside Corners

Hello Everyone,

Yesterday I took part in an “instahop” with other members of the Pootlers Stampin’ Up! team. Everyone featured annual catalogue products – pop over to Instagram to take a look if you missed it!

I’ve used the 2023 In Colours with panels created with the Countryside Corners dies.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial

I love the mixed fonts of the sentiments in the Layering Leaves stamp set.

Here’s a close up of the 2022 In Colour version… I think I might like this one the best!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire.Create.Challenge #144 – Colour Challenge!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge!

For Challenge #144 we have a Colour Challenge! Anything goes with this one!

You can see the design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

There are so many wonderful colours that it is difficult to pick favourites!

I have used three of the 2022 In Colours for my design today combining them with the Layering Leaves stamp set and Timeless Arrangements dies.

I made another version of the card with a square panel in Blackberry Bliss, Wild Wheat and Old Olive…

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

Which three colours would you choose?

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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The Project Share Project Blog Hop – Geometric

Good Morning Everybody,

Welcome to this month’s Project Share Project blog hop.

Our theme this time is Geometric so expect some project using some interesting shapes!

Please click on the names below to see the other projects, or use the Next button at the bottom of this post…

Heather Forgan – Stamp With Nellie

Jill Chapman – Paper Daisy Crafting

Gez Carpenter – Nigezza Creates

I am using some fabulous new punches for a geometric background. The Inked and Tiled punch pack is great value and can be used as a duo or individually…

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

I was going for a trellis look so I added ink to the background with a Blending Brush…

This version uses Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon and Berry Burst.

Click below to move on to Heather’s project!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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#StampAroundUK Video Hop – In Colours!

Hi Everyone,

It’s the first of the month which means another #StampAroundUK video hop!

Links to all the other participants are listed in my video description over on You Tube. Please stop by, like and subscribe!

Here are some more photos of today’s card project…

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire.Create.Challenge #143 – Sketch Challenge!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge!

Challenge #143 is a Sketch – a layout suggestion to create the card.

You can see the design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

I have used the Light the Way stamp set for my project, this set carried over from the mini catalogue.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

The Stylish Shapes dies were used to make the feature panel adding ink to the squares to tie in with the background.

I used the stamps to build up the background, mixing various shades and first and second generation ink.

This card used Lemon Lolly, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green and Shaded Spruce!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Pootlers Team Video Hop!

Hello Everyone,

Today I am joining some of my fellow Pootler Teammates in a video hop featuring the New Stampin’ Up colours and In Colours…

You can start by watching my video. Links to the other projects are listed in video description… Please Like and Subscribe!

I love how this design turned out with Pebbled Path. I think this would make a great sympathy card too.

Here are the Boho Blue and Wild Wheat versions…

And here is Moody Mauve and Copper Clay

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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Inspire.Create.Challenge #142 – Case the Designer!

Hello Everyone,

Today’s card is made for the latest Inspire Create Challenge!

For Challenge #142 we are Casing the Designer, Tammy!

You can see the design team projects and take part in the challenge by clicking below!

I have also used the Irresistible Blooms products for my card today.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

As I generally don’t use Designer Series Paper, I have made my own emboss resist background, blending some of the new and returning Stampin’ Up! colours.

For the original card I just used the leaves, so I could use even more new colours!

What is your favourite?

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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The Project Share Project Blog Hop – Florals

Good Morning Everybody,

Welcome to this month’s Project Share Project blog hop.

Our theme this time is Floral… Perfect for Springtime!

Please click on the names below to see the other projects, or use the Next button at the bottom of this post…

Heather Forgan – Stamp With Nellie

Gez Carpenter – Nigezza Creates

Jill Chapman – Paper Daisy Crafting

I have chosen to share this simple card featuring the Cheerful Daisies bundle.

For this project I have focussed on the dies, to create the layered flowers.

You can see how I made this card in my video tutorial….

The layering and stamped flower centres used a new In Colour, Wild Wheat. Mossy Meadow was used to colour the leaves and stamp the sentiment.

This version uses Copper Clay and Shaded Spruce.

Each card was decorated with the metallic Elegant Trim and some rhinestones.

Click below to move on to Heather’s project!

I hope you enjoyed this project.

The supplies used are listed and linked to the online store below.

I would love to be your demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy Stampin’!

Verity xx

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